Spotlight: Reading Theater Project to hold town hall meeting

Also in news: "Franklin Street Station" has cast its prinicipal and supporting actors; Reading Public Library among finalists for Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Written by Reading Eagle

The Reading Theater Project will hold a town hall meeting for individuals who would like to become involved with the company on and off stage.

The town hall will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 1100 Belmont Ave., Wyomissing.

Details of the 2018 season and discussion of the opportunities for involvement in the 2019 season - including auditions, readings, improvisations, design and technical skills, writing and organizational work - will be presented.

Television

A Reading-based television show, "Franklin Street Station," has announced its cast. The pilot episode is currently under production, and is the creation of Reading Eagle Business Weekly contributor Santo D. Marabella. The principal cast is:

Susan Behm as Betsy.

David Velez as Carlos.

James Pitts, Jr. as James.

Joel Lesher as Joe.

Colleen Ryan as Kathleen.

Barry Ciabattoni as Lenny.

Erinn Holmes as Lisa.

Joining as supporting actors are:

Amy Evans as Mistaken Visitor.

Kristen Fisher Bender as Visitor No. 1.

Randy Miller as Visitor No. 2.

Kath Godwin as Visitor No. 2 Companion.

Tim Carr as Man in Suit.

Seven of the 12 actors cast are Reading natives or based in the greater Reading area.

Libraries

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced last week that Reading Public Library is one of 29 finalists for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor, given to museums and libraries for community service.

"The 29 National Medal finalists showcase the tremendous ability of libraries and museums to serve as vital community resources," said Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew in a press release. "The Institute of Museum and Library Services is honored to recognize these leading institutions. We congratulate them on the work they are doing across the United States."

IMLS and the Reading Public Library encourage visitors and community members to share comments and pictures on IMLS' Facebook and Twitter, using #IMLSmedals.

National Medal winners will be announced later this spring. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov.